Practical Nursing student Stacey Hale was one of two students recently nominated for the April 2026 Sunflower Award by her classmates, Julie Woodring and Emily Palmer. Stacey is currently in her third semester of the full time CCCTC Practical Nursing Program.
She was nominated in recognition of her ability to consistently go above and beyond expectations in caring for her patients, supporting her fellow students, and contributing positively to her clinical and learning environments.
Stacey’s classmates shared the following in their nominations: “She is amazing in everything she does and represents all things positive. She has a beautiful soul and infectious laughter. If she’s not making you laugh, she is lifting your spirits with her positive energy,” and “Stacey exudes joy. She is always ready to help with a smile on her face, a song on her lips, and a can do attitude. She truly embodies the sunflower sentiment through her bright spirit and her commitment to caring for her patients, as well as her friends and classmates.”
The Sunflower Award was chosen because the sunflower represents happiness, optimism, honesty, longevity, peace, admiration, and devotion. It symbolizes the universal ability to bring joy, qualities that future nurses strive to embody in the care of their patients. Students may be nominated by classmates, patients, instructors, or anyone who has been inspired by their kindness, compassion, and dedication.
Pictured left to right: Julie Woodring, Stacey Hale, Emily Palmer, and Roberta Bradford, Nursing Program Director